Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Images, video, and audio for partners to support our Recycle Right outreach campaign.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/how-to-recycle/recycle-right/partner-toolkit

2021 plastics laws

A new law targeting single-use plastic establishes several new requirements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/plastics/2021-plastic-pollution-laws

Toxic chemicals in juvenile Chinook salmon

Scientists study flame retardants in Snohomish River fish to help salmon and orcas.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/toxics-studies/source-assessments/toxic-chemicals-in-chinook-salmon

Hanford Waste Treatment Plant

The Hanford Waste Treatment Plant will incorporate the worst of tank waste into glass.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/hanford-cleanup/tank-waste-management/tank-waste-treatment

Preparing for oil and hazardous materials spills

Spill preparedness reduces damage to the environment, public health and safety, and the economy.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/preparing-for-spills

Sediment staff contacts and expertise directory

We have experts who can answer your questions about sediment cleanups and sediment management.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/sediment-cleanups/sediment-staff-contacts

NRDAR Council restoration projects

We restore, recover, or protect natural resources and habitats affected by contamination.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/natural-resource-damage-assessment-and-restoration/nrdar-council-restoration-projects

Healthy actions – protect yourself from arsenic and lead in dirt

Healthy actions - protect you and your family from contact with arsenic and lead in dirt.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/dirt-alert-program/healthy-actions

The benefits of redeveloping brownfields

Redevelopment has multiple community benefits; learn from others' successes!

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/brownfields/why-redevelop-brownfields

Health effects of arsenic and lead

Arsenic and lead are toxic metals and can be harmful to humans, especially for children.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/dirt-alert-program/health-effects-of-arsenic-and-lead

Options for contaminated site cleanup

Under Washington law, you have four options for cleaning up a site contaminated by hazardous waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-process/cleanup-options

Underground storage tank regulations

We updated the underground storage tank regulations, Chapter 173-360A WAC, known as the UST rule.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/underground-storage-tanks/ust-regulation-overview

Dangerous waste facility cleanup

Information about cleanup work at facilities that manage dangerous waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/dangerous-waste-facility-cleanup

Paying for cleanups

Cleanups can be costly. We offer grants and loans to return polluted sites to beneficial uses.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-process/paying-for-cleanups

How to sample your soil

We provide instructions on how to sample your property's soil for arsenic and lead.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/dirt-alert-program/soil-sampling

Why spills happen

Summary and analysis of the causes of oil spills in Washington

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/oil-spill-prevention/why-spills-happen-old

Eastern Washington Clean Sites Initiative

The Eastern Washington Clean Sites Initiative funds cleanups to improve residents’ quality of life.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/eastern-washington

Preventing oil spills

We have a zero spills strategy to prevent oil and hazardous substances from entering state waters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/oil-spill-prevention/preventing-spills

Acciones saludables

Las acciones saludables son cosas sencillas que usted y su familia pueden hacer para reducir el riesgo de contacto con el arsénico, plomo y otros químicos dañinos.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/dirt-alert-program/acciones-saludables

Technical Assistance Agreements

Cleaning up multiple gasoline station sites

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/taag

Tacoma Smelter Plume project

We are managing arsenic and lead contamination risks from the former Asarco smelter in Tacoma.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/tacoma-smelter

Protecting whales during oil spills

The transport of oil poses a threat to the recovery of Southern Resident Killer Whales,

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/preparing-for-spills/protecting-whales-during-oil-spills

Cleanup status

We're making progress on cleanup of contaminated sites around the Lower Duwamish Waterway.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/lower-duwamish-waterway/cleanup-status

Frequently asked questions

Do you have questions about cleanup at the UW Tacoma site? We have answers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/uw-tacoma/common-questions

Hazardous Substance Tax

The Hazardous Substance Tax helps pay for cleanup and to prevent contaminated sites in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-process/paying-for-cleanups/hazardous-substance-tax

Soil sampling in the Tacoma Smelter Plume

Find out if you qualify for free soil sampling or how to sample your own soils.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/tacoma-smelter/soil-sampling

Budd Inlet cleanup sites

We are managing cleanups sites in the Budd Inlet area, on the Olympia waterfront.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/puget-sound/budd-inlet

Current events

Get the latest news for the University of Washington Tacoma cleanup site.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/uw-tacoma/current-events

Yard cleanup program

We are using a large part of the Asarco settlement to sample and replace soil in residential yards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/tacoma-smelter/yard-cleanup-program

Risk modeling

Information about the model that assesses the risks of oil spills in Washington waters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/oil-spill-prevention/safety-of-oil-transportation-act/risk-modeling

What is vapor intrusion?

Some common chemicals in groundwater can move into buildings and impact indoor air quality.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/uw-tacoma/vapor-intrusion

Everett smelter cleanup in parks

Cleanup of American Legion Park, Wiggums Hollow Park, and Viola Oursler Park is complete.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/everett-smelter/parks-cleanup

Information for developers

We provide free advice on sampling soils for arsenic and lead contamination and completing cleanup.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/tacoma-smelter/technical-assistance

Real estate in the Tacoma smelter plume

Information for buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals within the Tacoma smelter plume.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/tacoma-smelter/real-estate

Everett smelter site history

The Everett smelter operated from 1892–1914, but contamination wasn't discovered until 1990.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/everett-smelter/site-history

Port Angeles Harbor Natural Resource Damage Assessment

Agency and Tribal trustees assess contamination's impact to the environment and plan restoration.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/puget-sound/port-angeles-harbor/port-angeles-harbor-nrda

ERTV and Tug Escort Analyses: Outreach

Model documentation webinar information.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/oil-spill-prevention/safety-of-oil-transportation-act/risk-modeling/outreach-documentation

NRDA in Port Angeles Harbor

The NRDA compensates the public for impacts to wildlife and habitat caused by contamination.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/puget-sound/port-angeles-harbor/port-angeles-harbor-nrda/nrda-site-overview

Notice under the Americans with Disabilities Act

We value input from all residents, and do not discriminate against individuals with disabilities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accessibility-equity/accessibility/notice-under-the-americans-with-disabilities-act

2023-25 Budget

Budget requests, summaries, and comparisons. All links are to pdf files.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/budget-legislative-priorities/our-budget/2023-25-budget

2021-23 Budget

Budget submittals, summaries, and comparisons. All links are to pdf files.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/budget-legislative-priorities/our-budget/2021-23-budget

Working with tribal governments

Ecology partners with Tribes to protect shared natural resources and cooperate across jurisdictions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/government-coordination/tribal-relations

Shorelands & Environmental Assistance

We provide guidance, plans, and funds for communities where the water meets the land.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/shorelands-environmental-assistance

Water Quality Financial Assistance Council

Our council provides input on how we manage water quality grants and loans.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/water-quality-financial-assistance-council

Water Resources Advisory Committee

This group is a forum for the exchange of information about water resources management.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/water-resources-advisory-committee

Water Supply Availability Committee

The Water Supply Availability Committee evaluates statewide water supply conditions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/water-supply-availability-committee

Walla Walla Basin Advisory Committee (WWBAC)

The WWBAC meets to implement the Walla Walla Basin 2050 Strategic Plan (Plan).

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/walla-walla-basin-advisory-committee

Frequently flooded areas resources for VSP planning

Frequently flooded areas resources for counties planning under the Voluntary Stewardship Program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/voluntary-stewardship-program/frequently-flooded-areas-resources

Building connections

We engage with communities to address barriers to shaping decisions that impact their lives.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/environmental-justice/heal/community-engagement

Cultural resource review

Information about grants that require a cultural resource review for projects to qualify.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/grants-loans/find-a-grant-or-loan/area-wide-groundwater-investigation-grants/cultural-resources-review